As water has no constant form, there are in war no constant conditions…

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As water has no constant form, there are in war no constant conditions. ✨ Gerald A Michaelson, Steven W Michaelson, Sun-tzu (2003). Sun Tzu For Success: How to Use the Art of War to Master Challenges and Accomplish the Important Goals in Your Life, p.172, Simon and Schuster
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In the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity.
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And therefore those skilled in war bring the enemy to the field of battle and are not brought there by him. ✨ Sun Tzu, Shang Yang (1997). The Art of War, p.31, Wordsworth Editions
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As water has no constant form, there are in war no constant conditions. ✨ Gerald A Michaelson, Steven W Michaelson, Sun-tzu (2003). Sun Tzu For Success: How to Use the Art of War to Master Challenges and Accomplish the Important Goals in Your Life, p.172, Simon and Schuster

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